Creamy Stovetop Mushroom Orzo
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Creamy Stovetop Mushroom Orzo
Description
The recipe Creamy Stovetop Mushroom Orzo centers on simmering orzo pasta directly in a flavor-infused mixture of chicken stock and cream, ensuring the pasta soaks up the liquid and enriches the dish's creaminess. Baby bella mushrooms and diced onion sautéed in olive oil provide an earthy base, complemented by garlic and oregano for aromatic depth. Adding Parmesan and frozen peas at the end brings a savory richness and subtle sweetness, respectively, balancing the texture and flavor.
The cooking method controls the heat to keep the sauce gently simmering, preventing the dairy from scorching and allowing the orzo to reach al dente texture while thickening the sauce to a creamy consistency. The final dish is rich yet delicate, with tender pasta and soft vegetables.
This orzo pairs well as a side to meats or stands alone as a light meal, delivering creamy comfort without requiring oven baking. The recipe is straightforward and can be easily doubled to serve more people.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ small yellow onion diced
- 4 ounces baby bella mushroom sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon oregano minced, dried
- 1 cup orzo
- 1 ½ cups chicken stock more as needed
- ½ cup half and half or light cream
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- ½ cup petite peas frozen
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add onions and mushrooms and cook until the mushrooms are tender. Add in garlic and oregano and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add in the orzo pasta, chicken stock, half and half, and stir to combine.
- Lower the heat to medium and let the mixture lightly simmer until the pasta is cooked al dente, about 10-15 minutes. You don’t want to mixture to boil rapidly as it will scorch the dairy.
- If the pasta is not fully cooked and the mixture is low on liquid add a little more chicken stock to help cook the pasta.
- Once cooked, remove pan from the heat and stir in parmesan cheese, frozen peas and salt & pepper to taste.
Notes
- You can double the recipe quantities to serve a larger group or make it a main dish.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 349 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 349 | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 347mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 413mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 343IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 207mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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